The Walk from Obesity is critical to raise awareness and promote healthy living as South Carolina becomes increasingly affected by the obesity epidemic. Statistics show that 66.9 percent of adults in our state are overweight and 31.5 percent are obese. In addition, an estimated 93 million Americans are obese and that number is expected to climb to 120 million in the next five years.

Walkers will enjoy healthy refreshments, children’s activities, a coloring contest, raffles, and education on how to make a healthy plate. Registration, check-in, and t-shirt pickup will begin at 8:00 AM. The Walk will kick off at 9:00 AM at the River Birch Center and finish by 11:00 AM.

Online registration is $25 and will be available until May 3, 2013. Those who register will have their very own Donor Drive fundraising page where online fundraising tools will help you meet your goal or invite friends and family to join you at the walk. On-site registration will be available at $35 on the day of the event.

For More information or to register visit www.walkfromobesity.com. Find Lexington Medical Center’s walk under the “Find a Walk” tab. Click on “W. Columbia/Lexington” under South Carolina for our registration page.

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